A lot of us that knit and crochet also sew, and certainly those of us behind Ewe & Ply often sew our own clothes. Having tried and tested a few Merchant and Mills patterns, and knowing how popular the brand is with many of you we now offer a few of their patterns.
So here are some of our favourites. All patterns are in paper form only.
Not all of the patterns are available in all of the sizes at this stage, we hope to correct this as stocks become available.
Trapeze - You have the option of making this 3/4 sleeved, sleeveless and short sleeved, all with a button back opening.
Skill level; Beginner
This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 8 – 18. Seam allowances are included in the pattern at 1.5cm, unless otherwise stated.
Camber set - A simple dress with tapered A-line silhouette and short fitted sleeves for an easy-wear classic. Features 2 versions – Dress or T-shirt.
Skill level; Beginner
This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 8 – 18. Seam allowances are included in the pattern at 1.5cm, unless otherwise stated.
Eve Trousers - The Eve Trouser is cropped, with a slightly tapered leg and optional turn ups. It’s an easy garment to make, fitting neatly at the waist and over the hips with a simple side zip and two back pockets. Choose to make pleats or darts into the waist seam.
Skill level; Intermediate
101 Trousers - Gentle drawstring trouser with side pockets and a false fly, cut to sit on the waist. Features 3 versions – cropped & tapered trouser, wide straight trouser or shorts.
Skill level; Beginner
Dress Shirt - The Dress Shirt is a lightweight, versatile dress inspired by Grandpa’s shirt. It is a relaxed, classic cut to be worn loose and is absurdly comfortable. Includes a rolled up sleeve or a short sleeve.
Skill level; Beginner
Denham - Inspired by a vintage Austrian hiking jacket. This neat mid-season piece is perfect for all weathers. A double breasted jacket that can be lined or unlined. It features two flap pockets and a button tab to close the collar.
Denham is more closely fitting than a lot of our other patterns, do carefully check the finished measurements table, and if in doubt size up.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern.
Skill level; Intermediate.
Ellsworth - An oversized, boxy shirt with a dropped back hem and half placket. Swingy and absurdly comfortable.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.
Skill level - intermediate.
Etta Dress - is a simple wrap dress with a lined bodice and inseam pockets. Choose between short or three quarter length sleeves or make it sleeveless. The dress has an inner tie so you can choose how loose you want your wrap to be, but it is designed to not be fitted at the waist.
Florence - is a sweet swingy top and dress with a button back detail and soft high low gathers.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.
Skill level - intermediate.
Harlene - traditional pair of easy fitting dungarees. A hard-working wardrobe staple featuring classic detailing and optional top stitching. These dungarees are meant to be oversized, we recommend consulting the Finished Measurements chart to achieve your desired fit.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.
Skill level - intermediate.
Shepherd Skirt - A pleated A-line skirt with slanted pockets, side button fastenings and pleats for fullness. Soft and floaty in linen, or smart and hardy in cotton twill. Can be made lined or unlined.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.
Skill level - intermediate.
Ellis and Hattie - A perfect combination for any mood, if Ellis is a gentle woman then Hattie is a blithe bachelorette. Both feature four delicate neck darts, Ellis, who gets some more feminine shaping from bust darts, is waisted, with set in sleeves and inseam side pockets. Hattie has a lined bodice, dropped waist and bold patch pockets.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.
Skill level - intermediate.
Omilie - is a smock top or dress featuring patch pockets and in-seam pockets (dress only) with a choice of two sleeve lengths.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern.
Skill level; Intermediate.
Miller - A softly structured waistcoat with a boxy fit, two welt pockets and a simple stitched belt at the back. Layer up in the winter or wear on its own in the summer in a tumbled linen.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.
Skill level - intermediate. (Leaving the welt pockets off would make it an advanced beginner make)
Thelma - A traditional workwear boilersuit with a gentler feminine fit. Thelma is a wardrobe masterpiece, loose enough to fit all shapes and can be interpreted in many different types of cloths, so make it your own.
Thelma will take time to put together, but make it well and wear it absolutely everywhere.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.
Skill level - experienced.
